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The Vatican Tapes

Name: The Vatican Tapes
Director: Mark Neveldine
Released: 2015
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Mark Neveldine

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a conventional genre structure, sticking closely to traditional cinematic forms. It leans heavily on established horror clichés and Western religious contexts, leading to a lack of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The narrative relies on standard archetypes, which limits the exploration of diverse identities. By focusing on a homogeneous Western perspective, the film does not attempt to challenge systemic hierarchies or social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Vatican Tapes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge traditional heterosexual relationships. The interpersonal relationships in the film are centered around conventional dynamics.

How does The Vatican Tapes portray gender?

Limited

Sarah Lind plays a key role in initiating the plot, but the central spiritual struggle is largely driven by male characters. The film adheres to typical gender roles often found in supernatural horror movies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Vatican Tapes?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white and Western, with no meaningful inclusion of diverse backgrounds or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

How does The Vatican Tapes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline is rooted in Western religious traditions, particularly those of the Catholic Church. It follows well-established horror frameworks without questioning authority structures.

Does The Vatican Tapes include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence. The narrative focuses on supernatural possession rather than exploring human disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist drives the initial discovery of the plot.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining almost entirely white and Western.
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ representation or queer narrative arcs.
Characters with visible or invisible disabilities are not represented in the film.
The central conflict is heavily focused on male characters, limiting gender subversion.

Official Synopsis

In a highly secured vault deep within the walls of Vatican City, the Catholic Church holds thousands of old films and video footage documenting exorcisms/supposed exorcisms and other unexplained religious phenomena they feel the world is not ready to see. This is the first tape - Case 83-G - stolen from these archives and exposed to the public by an anonymous source.

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